can anime be made by an american

by Danny Kassulke 5 min read
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No. It must be done in Japan, for a Japanese audience. Of which we (at least me) as American(s), watch. Hence Airbender, is not anime.Feb 12, 2014

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Why is there no American anime?

But no American anime, because anime is exclusive to Japan and Japanese animation. Although 'Anime', the word, is just an abbreviated form of 'Animation', such abbreviations of words happen only in Japan and so the term has become exclusive to the Japanese. But as you can clearly figure, 'Anime' is from 'Animation'.

Can animation created outside of Japan be anime?

Animation created outside of Japan can be inspired by anime, but it can’t actually be anime because it simply lacks that Japanese je ne sais quoi. But Seriously — What Is Anime? The issue here is that pizza is easier to define than anime.

Is anime a product of Japanese culture?

Some fans claim that as pizza is the product of Italian culture (like the ingredients they have readily available and their customs surrounding eating), anime is a product of Japanese culture. Animation created outside of Japan can be inspired by anime, but it can’t actually be anime because it simply lacks that Japanese je ne sais quoi.

Can a non-Japanese anime be made by a Western Studio?

Yes, though anime is a term which is referred to animation made by Japanese not some art style as misinterpreted by some, recently due to interest of Media Giants like Netflix, Sony to be interested in them has opened doors to western studios to cooperate with Japanese to actually made non Japanese anime.

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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.

When was Neo Yokio released?

The Anime is called “Neo Yokio“. It is a Netflix original and was released on September 22, 2017. It was written by the American Ezra Koenig a member of the Rock Band “Vampire Weekend” and it was produced in Japan by the Anime Studios “Production I.G.” and “Studio Deen”.

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.

Gatekeeping in the anime community

Gatekeeping in the anime community is common. I’ve already talked about it before. Most people are doing it wrong.

1. The God Of Highschool

The God Of Highschool is adapted from Korean webtoons. And made into…. an anime series.

2. RWBY

RWBY was made in America, making this drastically different to The God Of Highschool.

3. The Tower Of God

The Tower of God, similar to The God Of Highschool, is a popular webtoon series in South Korea.

4. Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar is no doubt a seriously popular series made in the USA. So just like RWBY, it’s not made on Japanese soil.

Do Japanese fans believe anime can be made outside Japan?

This is something I’ve struggled to find evidence of. Most opinions are always people trying to speak for the Japanese as if they share the same view point.

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.

Is Betty Boop an anime?

Take, for example, this Japanese DVD cover. Here, Betty Boop is being described as an “antique anime.”. American animator Max Fleischer first drew the famous cartoon flapper girl in 1930. So, even though it’s not Japanese, it’s anime.

Is RWBY an anime?

You can acknowledge the nod to anime, but you can’t outright call it anime.

Is pizza easier to define than anime?

The issue here is that pizza is easier to define than anime. When seeking a formal definition of anime, once you start poking and prodding, it all becomes a little bit fuzzy.

Is anime a cash grab?

Creating anime-inspired content should be an homage, not a cash grab. This requires researching anime, knowing the titans in the industry, and understanding its importance to Japanese culture. That being said, one thing is frustratingly clear: the definition of anime remains frustratingly unclear!

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What Is The Definition of The Word “Anime”?

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There are two definitions of the word “Anime”. The definition that comes from the origin of the word “Anime” and the definition, that comes from the people and fans outside of Japan.
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Are There Animes from America Or Other Countries?

  • Yes there are! I will only show two examples here but there are quite a few by now and there are going to be more in the future.
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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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Can I Create An Animation and Call It An Anime?

  • Nothing stops you from creating your own Animeand there are no rules or laws, that forbid it to call an Animation Anime. So feel free to call your Animation whatever you want, it is your Animation after all. And I don´t think, that as long as it has the style of an Anime and as long as it is enjoyable, that anyone would mind, that you called an Animation Anime, that wasn´t made in J…
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