1963 ⟶ Astro Boy Anime Premieres Overseas

January 1: Premiere of the Astro Boy anime, the first to be ...
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📼 Helical Scan Video Tape Recorder Invented

The first video tape recorder, a helical scan recorder, is invented by Norikazu Sawazaki.⟶
Helical Scan Video Tape Recorder Invented (1953)
MediaCommunicationElectronics
JapanJapan

🎬 Godzilla Film Premieres in Japan

November 3: Godzilla is released in Japan.⟶
Godzilla Film Premieres in Japan (1954)
FilmScience FictionCinemaPost-WarCultural Impact
JapanJapan

📺 Astro Boy Anime Premieres Overseas

January 1: Premiere of the Astro Boy anime, the first to be broadcast overseas.⟶
Astro Boy Anime Premieres Overseas (1963)
AnimationTelevisionChildren's Entertainment
JapanJapan

💿 Sony Releases First Commercial CD Player

October 1: Sony releases the world's first commercially sold CD player, the Sony CDP-101.⟶
Sony Releases First Commercial CD Player (1982)
Consumer ElectronicsMusicSonyMedia
JapanJapan

📺 Pokémon Anime Premieres on TV Tokyo

April 1: The first episode of Pokémon airs on TV Tokyo.⟶
Pokémon Anime Premieres on TV Tokyo (1997)
TelevisionChildren's EntertainmentPop CultureMediaGlobalizationAnimation
JapanJapan