It was during the 1990s that 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' (1995 written and directed by Hideaki Anno) had the most major effect on the anime industry. An apocalyptic and mecha anime genre (though technically the robots are "bio-machines") which influenced a recent western film called 'Pacific Rim' (2013). It had a major impact on anime as it was seen as controversial at the time in Japan as many scenes showed violence and sexuality. It had to be heavily censored before it could be shown on television. Another series called 'Cowboy Bebop' (1998 written by Cain Kuga) was also heavily censored to the extent that only half of the episodes could be shown. They both however managed to be accepted and gained popularity within and outside of Japan.
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There are other examples of anime that have influenced the western film industry. 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995 by Masamune Shirow) strongly influenced the film 'The Matrix' (1999 written and directed by The Wachowski Brothers). 'Princess Mononoke' (1997 directed by Hayao Miyazaki) influenced the film 'Avatar' (2009 directed by James Cameron). 'Kimba the White Lion' (1965 by Osamu Tezuka) whose characters and scenes were plagiarised by 'The Lion King' (1994 directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff).
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