The first North American anime, or anime produced in North America, can be traced back to the late 1970s and early 1980s. At this time, anime was gaining popularity in Japan and starting to make its way over to the United States. However, the anime that was being imported was often heavily censored or edited to fit American broadcasting standards. This led to the creation of North American anime, which aimed to produce anime that was specifically tailored for American audiences. One of the earliest examples of North American anime was Star Blazers, which was produced in 1979. This anime