Where did anime originate?

Question

Did it first start in Japan?

I know that the anime films started in the Western Civilization, but what about the original form of anime through manga?

Answer 1

anima originated from japan(:

Answer 2

anime is an abbreviation of the English word "animation," originating in Japan through the roots of manga.

Answer 3

They first started with mangas .... after that the people wanted to see their mangas in motion pictures ... so .. the ones responsible for the first manga asked an motion picture center ... to help them that is how it originated ... :P  

Answer 4

it did start in japan

and manga came be for anime =]