Question

consider the following research topic;
the history of anime
which book would likely include the most relevant information about this topic?
hayao miyazaki: the styles and techniques of a master anime storyteller
rise of demon slayer: from manga magazines to anime media franchise
the early days of anime: japanese animation at the start of the 20th century
the art of princess mononoke, the most expensive anime of its time

Explanation:

The research topic is the history of anime. The book "The Early Days of Anime: Japanese Animation at the Start of the 20th Century" focuses on the early history of Japanese anime, which directly relates to the history of anime. The other books focus on a specific anime creator (Hayao Miyazaki), a specific anime franchise (Demon Slayer), or a specific anime work (Princess Mononoke), not the broader history of anime.

Answer:

The Early Days of Anime: Japanese Animation at the Start of the 20th Century