Because the original meaning of a cartoon was a fine work of art, and now what comes to mind is nonsense directed at children (at least in the US). I would consider a large portion of anime to be fine art, however a lot of it also fits the common meaning (nonsense meant for children). However, referring to all of it as cartoons demeans the greatness that some anime has. Unless of course, one is simply a jackass, trying to do exactly that (not pointed at you, but many have before).Ixus Illwrath post=18.70962.708937 said:Why do they call it anime if it's from Japan and a cartoon if it's from anywhere else?
Sparkling white wine vs. Champagne anyone?
Well, there's good and bad on both sides. Wall-E was a great film and tentacle hentai rape porn is dumb. So stereotyping cartoons as entertainment for idiots comes off a bit harsh...Infallius post=18.70962.709028 said:Because the original meaning of a cartoon was a fine work of art, and now what comes to mind is nonsense directed at children (at least in the US). I would consider a large portion of anime to be fine art, however a lot of it also fits the common meaning (nonsense meant for children). However, referring to all of it as cartoons demeans the greatness that some anime has. Unless of course, one is simply a jackass, trying to do exactly that (not pointed at you, but many have before).Ixus Illwrath post=18.70962.708937 said:Why do they call it anime if it's from Japan and a cartoon if it's from anywhere else?
Sparkling white wine vs. Champagne anyone?
To answer the question though, Naruto. Sadly, I watched it. And looking back, I was stupid. At least Shippudden isn't as bad.
Yes, there is...mydogisblue post=18.70962.709047 said:Wasn't there one about ...tennis? Except every time someone swung their racket and hit a tennis ball it would be all over exaggerated with those swooshing lines in the background like in some other anime's fight scene.