Someone already pointed this out on the Twitter post, but apparently Osamu Tezuka, (author of Astro Boy, commonly referred to as "The Grandfather of Manga"), was partially inspired by Betty Boop and Mickey Mouse to create his signature big expressive eyes that are commonly associated with anime.
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