Okay, there are a lot of definitions for this word, and most of them are crap. I'm going to give you the complete, unabridged, truth:
Definition 1: Anime is the French (yes, French) word for animation. Simple, no?
Definition 2: Anime is a word used in Japan for any animation. It is taken from the french word.
Definition 3: This is the definition that is most commonly used and encountered in the United States. It means 'animation made in Japan, or by Japanese people'. That's it.
So, there are three definitions. I hope we're all clear now.
Definition 1: Anime is the French (yes, French) word for animation. Simple, no?
Definition 2: Anime is a word used in Japan for any animation. It is taken from the french word.
Definition 3: This is the definition that is most commonly used and encountered in the United States. It means 'animation made in Japan, or by Japanese people'. That's it.
So, there are three definitions. I hope we're all clear now.
French guy: Ze anime is good, yes?
Japanese Guy: The first anime, Gertie the Dinosaur, was made in 1912.
American Guy: Anime is animation from Japan.
Three different definitions, got it!?!?
Japanese Guy: The first anime, Gertie the Dinosaur, was made in 1912.
American Guy: Anime is animation from Japan.
Three different definitions, got it!?!?
by Bob882 September 7, 2004
Get the animemug. NOPE!....Chuck Testa.
by Hugeblackniggercockjointweed December 27, 2011
Get the Animalmug. by alteregoboy December 6, 2006
Get the animatormug. Anime; japanese animation that allows basement virgins a brief escape from reallity if they are too afraid to take drugs. This is not always porn as not to damage the child psyche.
by Eddie McClainn October 27, 2006
Get the animemug. During a "trip" fueled by acid or other psychedelics, the point when your surrounding become "animated" or "cartoon like". This often insures hilarious and unique experiences.
by TheHashRepublic September 30, 2016
Get the animatedmug. Japanese word for animation. The word, when used by non-Japanese, usually refers to animated films of Japanese origin. Distinguishing features of anime include large, detailed eyes and, for the most part, awful dubbing.
The quality of anime varies wildly. Some anime is better than most of what Hollywood puts out, and some's crap. Examples of popular anime include Neon Genesis Evangelion, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away.
The quality of anime varies wildly. Some anime is better than most of what Hollywood puts out, and some's crap. Examples of popular anime include Neon Genesis Evangelion, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away.
by Stage 9 April 22, 2003
Get the animemug. weeb 1: have u seen that new anime?
weeb 2: the new one that came out this season?
weeb 1: no... the new new one that came out this season.
random guy: wtf is anime?
weeb 1&2: HOW YOU NO KNOW WHAT ANIME IS
dkdsdlkaskdlpasdlapdlospsojmdiwshd( I smashed my head on my keyboard for this)
weeb 2: the new one that came out this season?
weeb 1: no... the new new one that came out this season.
random guy: wtf is anime?
weeb 1&2: HOW YOU NO KNOW WHAT ANIME IS
dkdsdlkaskdlpasdlapdlospsojmdiwshd( I smashed my head on my keyboard for this)
by JerryDurban June 11, 2018
Get the animemug.