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TIL In 1992, to celebrate 40 years of Indo-Japan relationship The Indian Epic Ramayana was made into an Anime Movie in collaboration with Indian and Japanese artist.In English it was narrated by James earl Jones and voice of Lord Rama was Bryan Cranston.

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