1. A Japanese term for animation.
2. In America, used to refer to a particular style of art common to Japanese animation and comics.
3. In America, also used to refer to Japanese animation as a whole. The Japanese approach to art and storytelling is distinctive, at least to Americans, and has earned anime quite a few fervent fans and as many detractors. Still, regarding "anime" as a genre is misleading; it's really just a medium, whose subjects encompass drama, comedy, action, children's entertainment, pornography, and what have you. As with any form of entertainment, some of it is good, some is bad, most is in between, and no one will ever agree on what titles are which.
2. In America, used to refer to a particular style of art common to Japanese animation and comics.
3. In America, also used to refer to Japanese animation as a whole. The Japanese approach to art and storytelling is distinctive, at least to Americans, and has earned anime quite a few fervent fans and as many detractors. Still, regarding "anime" as a genre is misleading; it's really just a medium, whose subjects encompass drama, comedy, action, children's entertainment, pornography, and what have you. As with any form of entertainment, some of it is good, some is bad, most is in between, and no one will ever agree on what titles are which.
The increasingly popular localization of anime in America is a subject of great controversy among its fans.
by Dictionaryan December 11, 2003
Anime stands for animation people mostly mistake anime for cartoons but the difference between anime and cartoons is the artwork and the difference in ages.To Tell the truth doraemon is a japanese cartoon and attack on titan is an anime.Mostly cartoons are for kids and anime is for all ages.
For you people who haven't watched anime you should watch some now Cuz anime is really awesome and a work of art.
For you people who haven't watched anime you should watch some now Cuz anime is really awesome and a work of art.
by Fujoshi-Sama January 03, 2015
exclamation. used when confronted with a truly awesome person, thing, or spectacle expressing surprise and appreciation. origin: northwestern states (idaho, washington, oregon, montana) popularity: first appeared in late 1990's with resurging popularity in 2005 in parts of northern california
by idahoboy September 18, 2006
Widely considered one of the worst creations of humans, spawned from a nuclear bomb. The Anime is a terrifying plague which has infected many basement dwellers throughout the United States and Europe, turning them into the horrifying weaboos. There is no known cure, and those infected are shot on sight.
Basement Dweller 1: Do you have the anime?
Basement Dweller 2: Yes, on my PC.
Basement Dweller 1: *Kills basement dweller 2 to protect himself from the plague*
Basement Dweller 2: Yes, on my PC.
Basement Dweller 1: *Kills basement dweller 2 to protect himself from the plague*
by CultistOfJimmy March 25, 2019
Anime is the best thing ever, it is a Japanese cartoon might be violent sometimes but its always worth it because in the end its always fun to watch
by IconicFlame December 15, 2020
FUCKING GAY ASS SHIT FUCKING GET OUTTA THIS COUNTRY NIQQA . LOWERIN OUR PROPERTYVSALUES WITH THEY BIG EYE LOOKIN ASS NIQQAS
by BenisBagel May 10, 2017