Is Avatar Considered An Anime

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Is avatar considered an anime. The same can be said for atla s case. Avatar s not an anime because it wasn t animated in japan. Of course that s a really silly qualification but it s the only one that matters.

But alas it is not one. Leave feedback below force. It has nothing to do with the country of origin ʖ end note i believe it should be considered anime ʖ what do u guys think.

Dec 26 2014 11 04 am. It s not considered an anime because anime is an animation which was made in japan avatar the last airbender wasn t made in japan but in america so therefore it isn t an anime. That s the only real reason a cartoon is considered an anime.

Anime is a sort of metaphysical term a social construct that we use to categorize a set of aesthetic stylistic and trope choices used in animation. The show was produced in the united states not japan but the style and certain elements of the show are distinctivly anime qualities. It looks like one and it functions like one too.

Anime is an industry and a lot of people forget that part. This thread topic has become antiquated and who cares if it s anime or a cartoon series. The same thing applies to other anime influenced cartoons such as teen titans or totally spies.

For instance check out mysterious cities of gold. It s on mal but it s 2012 continuation isn t. For comparison parasite is not a hollywood film as it comes from another film industry.