The earliest anime characters and shows started in Japan. In those days, technology wasn't that advanced so it wasn't high quality as it's today. But right in the time it had been created, it became really popular with old and young alike. First there were TV series, comics, and films and there are many games based on anime characters. The games can be played on the internet or offline. Precisely the same rule applies to films and shows too. If it is impossible to look at at the theatres they are able to be watched online or offline.