by littlekidlover5 October 23, 2018
Get the Anime mug.The japanese term for animation, not soley japanese cartoons, that draws more thumbs down votes on Urbandictionary.com than thumbs up votes.
by Recca July 15, 2005
Get the Anime mug."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.
by Stephanie M. July 2, 2003
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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 3, 2015
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by IconicFlame December 14, 2020
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