theSovietConnection said:
Well, technically it is, considering Japanese the term anime is a blanket word covering all animation, regardless of country of origin. So it both is and isn't anime. Personally though, I think as long as you like it, it shouldn't make a bit of difference if it is an anime or a cartoon.
I tend to disagree.
Anime in English usually refers to a style of animation originating in Japan...
The passage goes on to list some common tropes in anime, such as the recurring art style and exaggerated emotions and expressions, but I think that bit was enough to illustrate my point. If it's made in Japan, it's anime, anywhere else, it's a cartoon. If it tries to be anime, but is a cartoon, by mimicing the style, that's animesque.