Anime in U.S By evwu99 Jul 26, 1964 Astro-Boy's first episode in U.S Astro-Boy was released in the U.S. Sep 11, 1965 Kimba the White Lion is released in U.S Apr 4, 1966 Marine Boy's first episode in U.S Sep 7, 1979 Star Blazer's first episode in U.S Dec 12, 1983 Dallos the first home video anime was release and was unsuccessful Mar 11, 1984 Nsusicaa of the Vally of the WInd realease Mar 9, 1985 Magazone 23 was made into a Home video Jul 16, 1988 Akira is released and makes 11million box office. Aug 2, 1988 Castle in the Sky is released Jul 22, 1989 Ki Ki Dilivery Service is released May 7, 1993 Totoro released in U.S Jul 20, 2001 Spireted Away is released. Mar 19, 2004 Doraemon is announced anime ambassater of Japan