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"A
cartoon is a form of two-dimensional
illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-
realistic or semi-realistic
drawing or
painting intended for
satire,
caricature, or
humor, or to the artistic style of such works. An artist who creates cartoons is called a
cartoonist.
[1]The term originated in the
Middle Ages and first described a preparatory drawing for a piece of art, such as a painting,
fresco,
tapestry, or
stained glass window. In the 19th century, it came to refer to humorous illustrations in magazines and newspapers, and in the early 20th century and onward it referred to
comic strips and
animated films."
"
Anime (アニメ
?,
[anime] (listen);
i/ˈænɨmeɪ/ or
/ˈɑːnɨmeɪ/) is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "
animation." In English-speaking countries, anime refers to a style of animation originating in Japan, characterized by colorful graphics and often featuring themes intended for an adult audience.
[1] The intended meaning of the word 'anime' sometimes varies, depending on the context."
"
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions to create an
illusion of movement. The effect is an
optical illusion of
motion due to the phenomenon of
persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways. The most common method of presenting animation is as a motion picture or video program, although there are other methods."
Source:
www.wikipedia.org
Pretty much, Cante's right. Why the debate? If it's animation, and it's not from Japan. It's accepted here. END OF STORY. There's no need to define what an "anime" is or a "cartoon" is. This is a place for folks to talk about their cherished Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, MTV (for any folks that can remember Aeon Flux and Liquid TV, or even just Beavis and Butthead), TechTV/G4TechTV/G4, or even SciFi (because I grow up watching Transformers re-runs on it, and it's Saturday Anime Night). Hell Folks can even talk about non-American anime like Kaena: The Prophecy (It's French). It's not about you complaining and griping about what's anime and what's not, like gear heads arguing about what's a true muscle car. It's just a place where folks and enjoy the best (and worse, or other) of anime made outside of Japan. (Hence the Non-Japanese/JP in the title.) In case y'all missed Kaitou Ace's welcome to this section, "So yes ^_^ trying this forum out. If you have a show you enjoy that'd fit here, bring it up here,
where cartoon is not a dirty word o_o;"
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P.S. If you wanna argue about anime, cartoons, and animation; take it to Misc, Serious Talk, or even General. I don't care, just as long as it's not here.
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