"Anime" is a derivative form of "animation," coined in Japan to refer to all kinds of animation, both domestic and foreign. The word has a more specific meaning in Europe and North America, specifying Japanese animation. American fans of anime usually make a clear distinction between cartoons, such as Looney Tunes and Disney, and anime, which has certain different characteristics.
Anime, as defined in North America, has a distinct art style, often featuring large eyes, small noses, and bright colors. Animation from Japan is geared towards a Japanese audience, which has looser censorship standards, allowing nudity, violence, and mature themes in programming for children and teens; this is perfectly acceptable in Japan. Only a relatively small percentage of anime is pornographic (see hentai).
Unlike Disney animated movies and Saturday morning cartoons in America, Japanese anime is not always made for and marketed to children. Some anime have complex storylines and characters, exploring mature themes. Every genre is represented in anime, from drama to comedy to romance, fantasy to horror.
"Japanimation" is a synonym for anime, but is not used as much.
See also manga and otaku.
Anime, as defined in North America, has a distinct art style, often featuring large eyes, small noses, and bright colors. Animation from Japan is geared towards a Japanese audience, which has looser censorship standards, allowing nudity, violence, and mature themes in programming for children and teens; this is perfectly acceptable in Japan. Only a relatively small percentage of anime is pornographic (see hentai).
Unlike Disney animated movies and Saturday morning cartoons in America, Japanese anime is not always made for and marketed to children. Some anime have complex storylines and characters, exploring mature themes. Every genre is represented in anime, from drama to comedy to romance, fantasy to horror.
"Japanimation" is a synonym for anime, but is not used as much.
See also manga and otaku.
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Animation meme is a type of video that is actually animated by some fatherless or motherless 8 year olds using flipaclip. This shit became popular for no reason at all, even its the reason why the humanity is doomed
Father : Daughter, what are you watching
Daughter : An animation meme
Father : What is an animation meme?
Daughter : i will show you *Shows an animation meme of how a furry dancing*
Father : guess im going to sent you to the adoption center
Daughter : An animation meme
Father : What is an animation meme?
Daughter : i will show you *Shows an animation meme of how a furry dancing*
Father : guess im going to sent you to the adoption center
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A person that loves anime and spends all his time watching anime to escape the cruel thing called the reality. These people are usually very quiet, shy and unsocial, avoiding people as much as possible and most likely have great personality and intelligence on the inside. Also they don't care what people say or think. So if you know some like this, Accept them as who they are and because they are usually good people.
by Josh reality hater September 22, 2015
Get the Anime Nerd mug.the biggest waste of talent. they usually make something like "EMO BOY animation meme 16+" they just use their talent to make softcore furry porn or edgy "Memes" these people abuse i- ah- um and don't forget the 3 edgy dots so best to not socialize with these weirdos(the community) I have nothing against the creators at all, some of the "memes" can be cringe and edgy they use weird music that was made by nightcore or The Living Tombstone it sounds really creepypasta yandere type music.
girl: OMG NEW VIDEO emo boy!! I love animation memes.
Girl 2: omg yes bestieee 3> YEE!
The squad: 😄😃😀😁🙂😐🙁😕☹️(sad trollface)
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The squad: 😄😃😀😁🙂😐🙁😕☹️(sad trollface)
by Lolorator360 November 13, 2021
Get the animation memes. mug.Japanimation, or the Japanese term for animation, whichever you prefer. Yes, not all Anime is good and it's not for everyone. The people who are bashing it either have not seen it or they saw the shit that Cartoon Network airs. That's why I don't watch it (Cartoon Network) anymore. I don't know many people who obsess over it so bad they talk about it 24/7. I sure as hell don't talk about it all the time like some others probably would. There is some good Japanese animation out there, like Cowboy Bebop, Serial Experiments Lain and GTO and most of it is cliche`d and such. I like Manga better anyway because its cheaper and the story is more detailed.
The people here that slam Anime are just dumbasses/bullies who are pissed off at the world and have nothing else better to do than to slam what other people like. At least I have a job, jerkoffs.
by Dustin May 13, 2004
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