can american make an anime

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Why can't an American make manga?

An American cannot make manga, no matter how well versed they are, because the very act means it isn't manga, it's a copy... an imitation. Which is all fine, it just has a different name. And that's not my opinion, it's how that art is viewed.

Is anime just the Japanese term for animation?

Just to get it out of the way, yes, anime, in theory, is just the Japanese term for “animation”. So basically, Japanese people will use the word “anime” to refer to any animated show, be it a Disney movie or South Park. Any cartoon is essentially an anime. In practice, however, this is not really the case.

Is RWBY the best American anime?

RWBY may be the only publicly recognized American-anime out there. While other shows have anime-like qualities, even critics acknowledge RWBY to be an anime in every aspect except the country of origin. The story follows the four members of Team RWBY: Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, warriors who are tasked with protecting the world of Remnant.

Can anyone write an anime light novel?

Light Novel is a type of book, so anyone can write one. Off Course. There was a Brazilian guy who started to write a light novel called No Game no life. It became a Manga and an Anime. But he know Japanese and send submissions to a Japanese site. , Watched over 200 anime shows and movies.

What was the anime inspired by?

This is an interesting fact, that a lot of people don´t know. Anime was inspired by western-Animation. To be more specific, it was inspired by the first Animations from Wald Disney.

What do Japanese call animation?

So Japanese people will call any Animation, even American ones, Anime .

What is the name of the animation that originates from Japan?

So when you go by the second definition then every Animation that originates from Japan is called Anime and every other Animation is just an Animated Film or animated show or an animated short.

Is anime American?

So can Anime be American? Yes! Anime is simply the Japanese word for Animation . In the Western-World Anime is however seen as Animation with a specific style that is created in Japan. No matter how you define the word “Anime” though, there have been Animation shows, that had an American writer but were produced in Japan.

Is it expensive to make an anime?

That alone opens you to so many possibilities, that you could very well be able to create an Anime, that is being produced in Japan even though you are from America or any other country. Making an Anime is expensive though. If you want to know, I wrote an article about the costs of making an anime.

What is the opening of anime?

The opening is just giving a basic of the show with clips from the show. Anime is aimed towards all. Have a wide range of genres and more human look compared to most cartoons and make you become attached to the characters. The plot can run from an episode to an entire season and tend to be more serious.

Is there an American company that makes anime?

At all. Yes, we've seen very good examples of American companies making anime. Avatar is a very good example and the most recent Rooster Teeth series, RWBY, is another one. When I watched Avatar when it first came out I though right away "Oh cool Nick has an anime!".

Is RWBY an anime?

I saw it as an anime. Crunchyroll saw it as an anime. It is an anime.

Can Americans make anime?

Anime is a sub-set of the larger medium of animation. It's a particular style, so yes, I do think Americans can make anime. That doesn't mean they do it though. RWBY, imo, is anime-influenced, but lacks some of the stylistic sensibilities of anime.

Is anime just animation?

anime isnt actully just animation done in japan its the word japanese use to describe all forms of animation. In Japan it may be used to describe all forms of animation, but in the west its often used to describe the animation style from Japan specifically. However, all you need to look at is RWBY.

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Hello Rob, how are you? I recently read your article " What killed the American anime industry? " I'd love to ask you a few questions about the industry, particularly about anime series that either partially cover its manga counterpart or veers from it completely at some point.

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DISCUSSION

Honestly, do fans really want the US to make anime? I thought half the appeal was that it was media and fiction that was NOT from the content mills of Hollywood.

What is Amerimanga comic?

According to the wiki entry of 'Amerimanga', it's a comic written and drawn by Americans (or the people of the North American region of the world) to the style of Japanese manga. So your comics would be considered part of the Amerimanga genre.

Is Japanese manga bonafide?

That means if it isn't Japanese then it isn't bonafide Japanese Manga. It's an imitation. An American cannot make manga, no matter how well versed they are, because the very act means it isn't manga, it's a copy... an imitation. Which is all fine, it just has a different name.

Is Avatar a manga or anime?

If you live in America and create a comic with a manga style then it would be called a comic book by logic since you lived in America. Avatar is a cartoon but say something like DBZ is called anime. It has to come from Japan to be called 'true' manga or anime but I don't think it matters.

15. Steven Universe

While the art style may not remind you of anime with its smooth, colorful and diverse character and world design, the thought put into the world-building, music, voice acting, and the characters themselves puts Steven Universe way above standard cartoons.

12. Batman: The Animated Series

Batman is by far the most popular comic book hero in the DC universe, maybe even the most popular hero altogether. He has inspired countless cartoons, as well as TV shows and movies. Among all of them, however, there is one that carries a lot of elements we’d expect from anime, and that is Batman: The Animated Series.

11. Ultimate Spider-Man

While Iron Man is the god of the MCU, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is the face of the Marvel cartoon scene. Marvel generally has a more comedic and light-hearted approach to storytelling, which makes it more suitable for children.

10. The Boondocks

Adult cartoons in the West often take the form of satirical comedies with a bunch of adult humor. Shows like South Park, Family Guy, Rick and Morty, etc. take comedy to the next level. They don’t care about even attempting to be kid-friendly which is why these shows often end up with mixed reception even though everyone loves them.

9. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

If you’re a fan of Sailor Moon and the Mahou Shoujo (Magical Girl) genre of anime, then She-Ra and the Princesses of Power might be right up your alley.

8. Voltron: Legendary Defender

If you’re a fan of mecha anime, Voltron: Legendary Defender is definitely a must-watch. With a combination of anime-influenced animation and CGI (actual CGI, not that Berserk monstrosity), Studio Mir brings out one of the best robot fight scenes this genre has to offer.

7. RWBY

RWBY may be the only publicly recognized American-anime out there. While other shows have anime-like qualities, even critics acknowledge RWBY to be an anime in every aspect except the country of origin.

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Anime Was Originally Inspired by American Animation!

• This is an interesting fact, that a lot of people don´t know. Anime was inspired by western-Animation. To be more specific, it was inspired by the first Animations from Wald Disney. The Japanese Animator Osamu Tezuka is known as one of the fathers of Anime.He is responsible for the Anime art style, that we know and love today. His inspiration was t...

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