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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Wolfie
Animes and American cartoons have very different objectives. An anime is about the story, the detailed art, the life lessons, and whatever.
American cartoons are for humorous purposes. They aren't going for realistic characters, plots, actions, or anything like that. That is why they're cartoons and not live-action television shows.
They both have their place and neither should replace the other.
Couldn't have said it better myself! My cousin doesn't watch anime because she doesn't like serious cartoons. Though I seriously think she's missing out, without good ol' cartoons like Spongebob and what not, people like her wouldn't have cartoons to watch at all. They serve completely different purposes, anime's deeper than cartoons, we need'em both! I know I love Spongebob, Angry Beavers and what not!
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Aug 31st, 2006 01:12 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by sailormoon
Couldn't have said it better myself! My cousin doesn't watch anime because she doesn't like serious cartoons. Though I seriously think she's missing out, without good ol' cartoons like Spongebob and what not, people like her wouldn't have cartoons to watch at all. They serve completely different purposes, anime's deeper than cartoons, we need'em both! I know I love Spongebob, Angry Beavers and what not! Spongebob Squarepants wasn't one of the first funny cartoons.
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Aug 31st, 2006 01:26 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Wolfie
Animes and American cartoons have very different objectives. An anime is about the story, the detailed art, the life lessons, and whatever.
American cartoons are for humorous purposes. They aren't going for realistic characters, plots, actions, or anything like that. That is why they're cartoons and not live-action television shows.
They both have their place and neither should replace the other.
Not necessarily, on any of your points. There are anime that are just cracked out and are for laughs, and there are American cartoons that actually follow a cohesive plot from episode to episode.
Though I do agree that neither should replace the other. As I said before, anime are cartoons.
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Aug 31st, 2006 02:04 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Wolfie
Animes and American cartoons have very different objectives. An anime is about the story, the detailed art, the life lessons, and whatever.
American cartoons are for humorous purposes. They aren't going for realistic characters, plots, actions, or anything like that. That is why they're cartoons and not live-action television shows.
They both have their place and neither should replace the other.
quote: (post ) Originally posted by sailormoon
Couldn't have said it better myself! My cousin doesn't watch anime because she doesn't like serious cartoons. Though I seriously think she's missing out, without good ol' cartoons like Spongebob and what not, people like her wouldn't have cartoons to watch at all. They serve completely different purposes, anime's deeper than cartoons, we need'em both! I know I love Spongebob, Angry Beavers and what not!
Anime, like Shin chan, can be just for screwy humor. Cartoons can also be serious. Justice League Unlimited is a recent example of this. It's dumb to just make blanket statements like what you two were getting at.
Also, like Lana said, anime ARE cartoons.
Aug 31st, 2006 03:49 AM
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Okay, that's not what I meant, I guess that didn't sound right...I guess, what I'm trying to say is, anime is a different style of cartoons. And they're both different in their own way. For example, I LOVE anime, while I like cartoons a lot. I'm an anime freak, but not a cartoon freak, if that makes any sense. I'm more interested the anime style of cartoons, while others prefer the non-anime style of cartoons. Good point.
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besides, what about those american cartoons you loved growing up? i highly doubt you'd just push those aside
Aug 31st, 2006 08:17 PM
calvs
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Kayne Archeron
besides, what about those american cartoons you loved growing up? i highly doubt you'd just push those aside
That's the point I GREW UP. I don't have need for that stuff anymore. I don't laugh at silly faces and shouting anymore.
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Aug 31st, 2006 09:20 PM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by calvs
That's the point I GREW UP. I don't have need for that stuff anymore. I don't laugh at silly faces and shouting anymore.
Even though there's stuff like that in anime, too?
American cartoons are as diverse as anime, you know, they're not all for kids.
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Aug 31st, 2006 09:20 PM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Lana
Even though there's stuff like that in anime, too?
American cartoons are as diverse as anime, you know, they're not all for kids. Well yeah, But the majority of Anime is marketed (in the us) to teenagers, while cartoons are marketed towards like 10-
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Aug 31st, 2006 11:02 PM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Kayne Archeron
besides, what about those american cartoons you loved growing up? i highly doubt you'd just push those aside
now that I think of it
after re watching cartoons like Animaniacs,Dexters lab,Gargoyles,pinky and the brain even the Powerpuff girls
I found that I enjoy them a lot more now then when i was a kid.
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by calvs
Well yeah, But the majority of Anime is marketed (in the us) to teenagers, while cartoons are marketed towards like 10-
i don't think the Heavy Metal series nor Bill Plympton cartoons are aimed towards children...
Sep 1st, 2006 12:08 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by calvs
Well yeah, But the majority of Anime is marketed (in the us) to teenagers, while cartoons are marketed towards like 10-
Yeah, but a lot of the anime that's shown in the US and marketed to teens was originally intended for a younger audience.
And there are LOTS of American cartoons that are aimed at an older audience.
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I don't think South Park was aimed towards younger kids either^^
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WOW, I don't see where I said all of american cartoons are for kids.
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Sep 1st, 2006 02:43 AM
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no but it is and we cant really stop it u know?i really like anima but look toonami for a fact got taken of from every day at 4 to saterday a 7 or whatever it suck's.
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Sep 1st, 2006 11:49 AM
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I really don't see why it should be replaced by another form of animation. They both kinda have their own area. Most American cartoons are aimed towards kids. Most Animes are aimed towards teens and adults. I've noticed a while back that some American cartoons have some anime elements. Well, whether you enjoy kiddie entertainment or not; there isn't really a good enough reason to replace it.
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Clone
I really don't see why it should be replaced by another form of animation. They both kinda have their own area. Most American cartoons are aimed towards kids. Most Animes are aimed towards teens and adults. I've noticed a while back that some American cartoons have some anime elements. Well, whether you enjoy kiddie entertainment or not; there isn't really a good enough reason to replace it.
And as I've said before several times...this is not necessarily true, on any count.
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Sep 1st, 2006 03:03 PM
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well i dont like **** edd ed and eddy or shaloon show down or ben ten or orther's like it..
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Sep 1st, 2006 08:46 PM
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are you sure that all anime is for then teens most of the smaller children like the blood, gore, and violence so is it right to say that these anime are directed to teens and mature audiences.
its directed to all who view it.
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Sep 6th, 2006 03:37 AM
calvs
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by animewatcher13
are you sure that all anime is for then teens most of the smaller children like the blood, gore, and violence so is it right to say that these anime are directed to teens and mature audiences.
its directed to all who view it.
wtf?
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