The popularity of Anime has grown. More and more Anime series and movies appear each year and the population of Anime enthusiasts around the world is growing as well. Also, the popularity of a specific Anime film that has become an instant hit on TV usually lasts for years. Even though the show is no longer on the TV station where it aired, viewers will continue to search for their own copies of the show and watch it repeatedly. One might be wondering what is the secret to the popularity of Anime? What does Anime has that can't be seen on its Western counterparts? In this article I'll attempt to point out the main factors behind the success of Anime.

The excitement and the complexity attracts a wider variety in viewers.While cartoons, that were produced in Western countries mainly targets children as its main audience, Anime, on the contrary, is aimed at an a greater number of viewers. As a matter of fact the majority of the dedicated Anime audience are teens and those in their early to mid 20's. In most cases, while children enjoy the spectacular actions and fight scenes Adults and young adults enjoy the depth of the story and its emotional content. Most Anime series are mixes of comedy, action, and drama.

The characters expand and gain abilities as the story develops.
Contrary to most western animated films in which once the hero has established its character there's a little room (often no room) for growth, Anime characters grow as the story progresses. A good example would be the "Dragonball Z" characters that make use of "power levels" to show the improvement in a character's fight skills. The sports Anime titles "Slam Dunk Team Shohoku" and "Hajime No Ippo" the protagonists learn new techniques in every match. Most often, the most thrilling moment in an episode or อนิเมะ Anime series is when the villain and the other characters are amazed by the new skill of the hero.

Making the viewers watch out for more next episodes.
The majority of Anime shows manage to keep audience "hooked". Through leaving the story unfinished at the end of every episode, viewers will watch out for the next and will not want to miss out and episode. In most action Anime series, the battle with the protagonist and antagonist lasts for a number of episodes while keeping each episode distinct from the previous.