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'''[[Small Reference Pools|The Anime Man]]''': [[Panty Shot|Pantsu]], [[Fan Service|Plot]], [[Justice Will Prevail|Justice]]. |
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The term ''anime'' is derived from French "dessin animé" for ''cartoon'' drawing, and "l'animation"; it was then adapted to Japanese, short for "animeshon", [[Engrish|the Japanese pronunciation of the word]] "animation". This is because, [[Older Than They Think|before the Americans]], the French were more familiar with Japanese cartoons and manga and for a time were Japan's primary consumer. Of course, once this art-form carried over the Atlantic, the rest was history. |
The term ''anime'' is derived from French "dessin animé" for ''cartoon'' drawing, and "l'animation"; it was then adapted to Japanese, short for "animeshon", [[Engrish|the Japanese pronunciation of the word]] "animation". This is because, [[Older Than They Think|before the Americans]], the French were more familiar with Japanese cartoons and manga and for a time were Japan's primary consumer. Of course, once this art-form carried over the Atlantic, the rest was history. |
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It may come as a surprise that the classic anime "style" is in fact lifted from ''American'' animation. Anime's trademark visual style is shared with [[Manga]] (Japanese comic books and graphic novels); in both cases, it is inherited from the post-World War II work of [[Osamu Tezuka]], who is arguably the father of modern Japanese commercial art. Tezuka was strongly influenced by the work of [[Walt Disney]], and adapted the Disney style to Japanese sensibilities. (Other sources say the greatest influence was actually [[Betty Boop]], who was one of Tezuka's favorite characters.) Subsequent creators of graphic works copied his style, resulting in the familiar "large eyes" look that characterized anime and manga for so many decades since the 1950s. (On this topic, fellow artist/author [[Shirow Masamune]] has said, "I've heard that some people complain about the large eyes and small noses and mouths in Japanese manga. But I don't see a whole lot of difference when I look at Disney characters.") |
It may come as a surprise that the classic anime "style" is in fact lifted from ''American'' animation. Anime's trademark visual style is shared with [[Manga]] (Japanese comic books and graphic novels); in both cases, it is inherited from the post-World War II work of [[Osamu Tezuka]], who is arguably the father of modern Japanese commercial art. Tezuka was strongly influenced by the work of [[Walt Disney]], and [[Disneyesque|adapted the Disney style to Japanese sensibilities]]. (Other sources say the greatest influence was actually [[Betty Boop]], who was one of Tezuka's favorite characters.) Subsequent creators of graphic works copied his style, resulting in the familiar "large eyes" look that characterized anime and manga for so many decades since the 1950s. (On this topic, fellow artist/author [[Shirow Masamune]] has said, "I've heard that some people complain about the large eyes and small noses and mouths in Japanese manga. But I don't see a whole lot of difference when I look at Disney characters.") |
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Tezuka's work essentially created both manga and anime as they are known today. His seminal creation -- and the one most Americans are likely to be familiar with -- was ''Tetsuwan Atom'' (''Mighty Atom''). It's perhaps better known in the English-speaking world as ''[[Astro Boy]]''. |
Tezuka's work essentially created both manga and anime as they are known today. His seminal creation -- and the one most Americans are likely to be familiar with -- was ''Tetsuwan Atom'' (''Mighty Atom''). It's perhaps better known in the English-speaking world as ''[[Astro Boy]]''. |
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⚫ | Note that the creator of ''[[Astro Boy (anime)|Astro Boy]]'' remarked that the Japanese wanted to be blonde and blue-eyed. This is the best evidence of the reverse of what is happening today: the Japanese liked the drawings of Walt Disney (of humans) because of the American looking people, and the Japanese fascination with American culture of the time. |
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⚫ | It's important to note that the western definition of "anime" differs from the Japanese definition. As suggested in the paragraph above, "anime" is really not a style but a medium. In Japan, it refers to '''all''' animation, whether it's eastern or western, cel or CG. Thus, you may see Disney movies filed under "Anime" on a Japanese website, such as [http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/bestsellers/dvd/575238/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_d_1_6_last Amazon.co.jp]. It's only ''outside'' of Japan that "anime" strictly means "Japanese animation," while non-Japanese animation is called by the much more generic term "cartoons" or "animated features" or "Western animation". It's a recursive loanword, which naturally experienced this definition shift due to its redundancy with the original word. |
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⚫ | For some people, anime can be very addictive. Try not to fall in too quickly if you have a weak constitution. Some anime depend on Japanese culture for context, so try to learn [[Japan|actual facts about Japan]] to balance things out, and maybe even set goals to learn the Japanese language (But try not to become a know-it-all, either). This will make the anime experience better in the long run. Be careful though; falling too deep could turn you into an [[Otaku]]. |
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Not to be confused with [[Aeni]], which is South Korean in origin. |
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'''Related Tropes and Useful Notes''' |
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* [[Anime Genres]] |
* [[Anime Genres]] |
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* [[Anime Reality]] |
* [[Anime Reality]] |
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* [[Japanese Animation Tropes]] |
* [[Japanese Animation Tropes]] |
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* [[Essential Anime]] |
* [[Essential Anime]] |
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* [[Japan]] |
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* [[Useful Notes/Japanese Culture|Japanese Culture]] |
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* [[Japanese Language]] |
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* [[Names to Know in Anime]] |
* [[Names to Know in Anime]] |
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* [[Japanese Media Tropes]] |
* [[Japanese Media Tropes]] |
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** [[Japanese Visual Arts Tropes]] |
** [[Japanese Visual Arts Tropes]] |
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** [[Stock Japanese Characters]] |
** [[Stock Japanese Characters]] |
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'''[[:Category:Anime by decade|Anime by Decade]]''' |
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'''Anime by Genre''' |
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* [[Fantasy Anime and Manga]] |
* [[Fantasy Anime and Manga]] |
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* [[Gaming and Sports Anime And Manga]] |
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* [[Mystery and Detective Anime And Manga]] |
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* [[Science Fiction Anime and Manga]] |
* [[Science Fiction Anime and Manga]] |
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⚫ | Note that the creator of ''[[Astro Boy (anime)|Astro Boy]]'' remarked that the Japanese wanted to be blonde and blue-eyed. This is the best evidence of the reverse of what is happening today: the Japanese liked the drawings of Walt Disney (of humans) because of the American looking people, and the Japanese fascination with American culture of the time. |
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⚫ | For some people, anime can be very addictive. Try not to fall in too quickly if you have a weak constitution. Some anime depend on Japanese culture for context, so try to learn [[Japan|actual facts about Japan]] to balance things out, and maybe even set goals to learn the Japanese language (But try not to become a know-it-all, either). This will make the anime experience better in the long run. Be careful though; falling too deep could turn you into an [[Otaku]]. |
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'''Anime by Original Broadcaster''' |
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* [[:Category:Anime broadcast by NHK|Anime broadcast by NHK]] |
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'''[[:Category:Anime Studios|Anime Studios]]''' |
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 17 July 2024
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Q: Can you summarize anime in three words? |
The term anime is derived from French "dessin animé" for cartoon drawing, and "l'animation"; it was then adapted to Japanese, short for "animeshon", the Japanese pronunciation of the word "animation". This is because, before the Americans, the French were more familiar with Japanese cartoons and manga and for a time were Japan's primary consumer. Of course, once this art-form carried over the Atlantic, the rest was history.
It may come as a surprise that the classic anime "style" is in fact lifted from American animation. Anime's trademark visual style is shared with Manga (Japanese comic books and graphic novels); in both cases, it is inherited from the post-World War II work of Osamu Tezuka, who is arguably the father of modern Japanese commercial art. Tezuka was strongly influenced by the work of Walt Disney, and adapted the Disney style to Japanese sensibilities. (Other sources say the greatest influence was actually Betty Boop, who was one of Tezuka's favorite characters.) Subsequent creators of graphic works copied his style, resulting in the familiar "large eyes" look that characterized anime and manga for so many decades since the 1950s. (On this topic, fellow artist/author Shirow Masamune has said, "I've heard that some people complain about the large eyes and small noses and mouths in Japanese manga. But I don't see a whole lot of difference when I look at Disney characters.")
Tezuka's work essentially created both manga and anime as they are known today. His seminal creation -- and the one most Americans are likely to be familiar with -- was Tetsuwan Atom (Mighty Atom). It's perhaps better known in the English-speaking world as Astro Boy.
Note that the creator of Astro Boy remarked that the Japanese wanted to be blonde and blue-eyed. This is the best evidence of the reverse of what is happening today: the Japanese liked the drawings of Walt Disney (of humans) because of the American looking people, and the Japanese fascination with American culture of the time.
It's important to note that the western definition of "anime" differs from the Japanese definition. As suggested in the paragraph above, "anime" is really not a style but a medium. In Japan, it refers to all animation, whether it's eastern or western, cel or CG. Thus, you may see Disney movies filed under "Anime" on a Japanese website, such as Amazon.co.jp. It's only outside of Japan that "anime" strictly means "Japanese animation," while non-Japanese animation is called by the much more generic term "cartoons" or "animated features" or "Western animation". It's a recursive loanword, which naturally experienced this definition shift due to its redundancy with the original word.
For some people, anime can be very addictive. Try not to fall in too quickly if you have a weak constitution. Some anime depend on Japanese culture for context, so try to learn actual facts about Japan to balance things out, and maybe even set goals to learn the Japanese language (But try not to become a know-it-all, either). This will make the anime experience better in the long run. Be careful though; falling too deep could turn you into an Otaku.
Not to be confused with Aeni, which is South Korean in origin.
See also
Related Tropes and Useful Notes
- Anime Genres
- Anime Reality
- Anime Settings
- Japanese Animation Tropes
- Essential Anime
- Japan
- Japanese Language
- Names to Know in Anime
- Japanese Media Tropes
Anime by Genre
- Fantasy Anime and Manga
- Gaming and Sports Anime And Manga
- Horror Anime and Manga
- Military and Warfare Anime And Manga
- Mystery and Detective Anime And Manga
- Science Fiction Anime and Manga
Anime by Original Broadcaster
Subcategories
This category has the following 25 subcategories, out of 25 total.
A
- Anime broadcast by NHK (40 P)
- Anime First (2 P)
- Anime Reality (14 P)
- Anime Settings (18 P)
- Anime Theme Song (1 P)
E
- Eleven-Episode Anime (18 P)
F
- Fantasy Anime and Manga (317 P)
- Food-related anime (7 P)
- Fourteen-Episode Anime (4 P)
H
- Ho Yay/Anime (141 P, 2 F)
- Horror Anime and Manga (105 P)
J
- Japanese Series (179 P)
M
- Mystery and Detective Anime and Manga (56 P, 1 F)
S
- Science Fiction Anime and Manga (206 P)
- Stock Japanese Characters (57 P)
T
- Thirteen-Episode Anime (93 P)
- Twelve-Episode Anime (127 P)
Pages in category "Anime"
The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 1,901 total.
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- Mahoraba
- Mahoromatic
- Mahou no Mako-chan
- Mahou Sensei Negima
- Mahou Shojo Lalabel
- Mahou Shoujo Ai
- Mahou Tsukai Chappy
- Mahoujin Guru Guru
- Mahōtsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto: Natsu no Sora
- Mai Franchise
- Mai-Otome
- Mai-Otome 0~S.ifr~
- Mai-Otome Zwei
- Maicching Machiko-sensei
- Maid-Sama!
- Maison Ikkoku
- Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai!
- Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro
- Majokko Meg-chan
- Majokko Tickle
- Majokko Tsukune-chan
- Makai Kishi Ingrid
- Makai Senki Disgaea
- Maken-ki!
- Makeruna Makendo
- Mamoru-kun ni Megami no Shukufuku o!
- Mamotte Shugogetten
- Mamotte! Lollipop
- Manabi Straight!
- Manyū Hiken-chō
- Mao-chan
- Maoyuu Maou Yuusha
- Maple Town
- Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
- Mardock Scramble
- Marginal Prince
- Maria Holic
- Maria Watches Over Us
- Marie and Gali
- Marine Boy
- Marmalade Boy
- Mars Daybreak
- Martian Successor Nadesico
- Marvel Anime
- Marvelous Melmo
- Mashin Hero Wataru
- Mashiro-iro Symphony
- Master Keaton
- Master of Martial Hearts
- Master of Mosquiton
- Matchless Raijin-Oh
- Mawaru Penguindrum
- Maya the Bee
- Mayo Chiki!
- Mayoi Neko Overrun
- Maze Megaburst Space
- Maze the Megaburst Space
- Mazinger Z
- Mazinkaiser
- Mazinkaiser SKL
- Maō Dante
- MD Geist
- Medabots
- Medaka Box
- Mega Man NT Warrior
- Megami Paradise
- Megazone 23
- Meiken Jolie
- Meikyuu Monogatari
- Meine Liebe
- Melody of Oblivion
- Memories
- Memories Off
- Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch
- Mermaid Saga
- Metal Armor Dragonar
- Metal Fight Beyblade
- Metropolis (anime)
- Mezzo Forte
- Miami Guns
- Michiko to Hatchin
- Midori Days
- Milk Closet
- User:MilkmanConspiracy/sandbox/Spy × Family (Anime)
- Millennium Actress
- Minami-ke
- Mind Game
- Miracle Girls
- Miracle Shoujo Limit-chan
- Miracle Train
- Mirage of Blaze
- Mirai Robo Daltanious
- Mirumo de Pon
- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (anime)
- Mitsudomoe
- Miyuki
- Miyuki-Chan in Wonderland
- MM!
- Mnemosyne
- Mob Psycho 100
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
- Mobile Suit Gundam AGE
- Mobile Suit Gundam F91
- Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
- Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G
- Moetan
- Mojacko
- Mokke
- Moldiver
- Moment of Awesome (Sugar Wiki)/Anime and Manga
- Mon Colle Knights
- Monochrome Factor
- Monogatari (series)
- Mononoke
- Monster (manga)
- Monster Girl Quest
- Monster Rancher (anime)
- Monsuno
- Moonlight Lady
- Moonlight Mile
- Mori no Ando
- Morita-san wa Mukuchi
- Moshidora
- Mouryou no Hako
- Mouse
- Moyashimon
- Mr. Osomatsu
- Muhyo and Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
- Munto
- Murder Princess
- Musashi Gundoh
- Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai
- Mushishi
- Muteki Kanban Musume
- Muv-Luv
- My Bride Is a Mermaid
- My Dear Marie
- My Hero Academia (anime)
- My Little Monster
- My Neighbor Totoro
- My Neighbors the Yamadas
- My Wife Is a High School Girl
- My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
- My-HiME
- Myself; Yourself
- The Mysterious Cities of Gold
- Mysterious Girlfriend X
- The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
- Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
- MÄR
N
- Nabari no Ou
- Nadia Omake Gekijou
- Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
- Nagasarete Airantou
- Najica Blitz Tactics
- Nakaimo – My Sister Is Among Them!
- Names to Know in Anime
- Nana
- Nanaka 6/17
- Nanatsuiro Drops
- Narm/Anime and Manga/Anime
- Naruto
- Naruto/Anime and Others
- Natsuiro Kiseki
- Natsume's Book of Friends
- Natsuyuki Rendezvous
- Natural (Teacher's Pet)
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (anime)
- NEEDLESS
- Negadon: The Monster from Mars
- Negima Second Season
- Nekketsu Saikyo Gosaurer
- Nekogami Yaoyorozu
- Nekopara (anime)
- Neo Angelique
- Neo Ranga
- Neo-Human Casshern
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Nerima Daikon Brothers
- Net Ghost PiPoPa
- Never Trust a Trailer/Anime
- NG Knight Lamune & 40
- Nichijou
- NieA 7
Media in category "Anime"
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