The rise of anime had to happen. If the Japanese could tell better American stories, it would go through the roof. They still tell stories which are very much oriental. I take my hat off to them.

Between 1972 and 1992 he directed nine theatrically released feature films five of which he wrote. He is well known for such films as Wizards (1977) The Lord of the Rings (1978) American Pop (1981) and Fire and Ice (1983). Through producer Steve Krantz Bakshi made his debut feature film Fritz the Cat released in 1972.

Bakshi returned to television with the live-action film Cool and the Crazy (1994) and the anthology series Spicy City (1997). He is well known for such films as Wizards (1977) The Lord of the Rings (1978) American Pop (1981) and Fire and Ice (1983). Through producer Steve Krantz Bakshi made his debut feature film Fritz the Cat released in 1972.