A style of comic art, orignally developed in Japan and widely used in animated cartoons. Examples: Pokemon, Sailor Moon.
A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sex.
a distinctive style of animated film that has its roots in Japanese comic books (known as manga), yet covers a wide range of genres, such as romance, action/adventure, drama, gothic, historical, horror, mystery, erotica ( hentai), children's stories, although most notably sci-fi and fantasy themes; originally called ' Japanimation' but this term is not used anymore; anime is found in a wide variety of storylines and settings, but usually recognizable and often characterized by heavily-stylized backgrounds, colorful images and graphics, highly exaggerated facial expressions with limited facial movement, simulation of motion through varying the background behind a static character or other foreground element, and frequently, big-headed characters with child-like, large eyes Examples: Anime began in the early 1900s, but was more developed by the 1970s, entered into the mainstream in Japan in the 1980s, and was more widely accepted internationally beginning in the 1990s. Recent examples include director Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001) and Howl's Moving Castle (2004) (pictured).
A type of cartoon, usually with an adult orientation, originally from Japan. Sample Sample
a Japanese animated video
Japanese cartoons (though these are not meant to be strictly for children!!)
Animation in the style developed and commonly used in Japan since the 1950s. Generally refers to the artistic style, but also a style of characterization and stories. Can also be used to describe comics and other still art drawn in the same style: see manga. Comes from the Japanese word for animation. Used by some people to refer specifically and exclusively to animation produced in Japan, regardless of style.
Graphical representation of sexual images - which sounds a bit stuffy, but describing anime as "sexy cartoons" just does not do justice to this art form. See hentai. Anime refers to any high quality animated work. In the porn world, it is animated softcore porn.
(also: Japanimation): Japanese style animation. Both anime and manga are umbrella terms that encompass a vast variety of genres and styles.
(gen.) Those with a strong interest or background in the Japanese animation style, manga, hentai, etc.
A general usage term for Japanese Animation. Most of the time "Anime" is the preferred term to use instead of "Japanimation".
Anime is the wonderful animation that comes to us from Japan. Anime comes in three forms: series, movies, and OVAs. Anime series are designed for television. In Japan, they are extremely popular and numerous. In the United States we must make do with what filters over the Pacific. Some popular anime series in the US are Sailor Moon, Card Captor Sakura, and Dragonball Z. Anime movies are feature-length films made for the big screen and then released on video as other movies are. An example of an anime movie is the upcoming and much awaited Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. Finally OVAs are original video releases. OVAs skip TV and the big screen and go directly to video. Anime is in Japanese, so in order for us Americans to understand it, it must be subbed or dubbed. Subbed anime has Japanese dialogue with English subtitles. Dubbed anime has English dialogue dubbed over the Japanese.
(アニメ) - animation (but you probably knew that). As with manga, this word is used outside of Japan to refer exclusively to Japanese animation.
A Cartoon from Japan. In Japan all cartoons are called this.
A certain style of animation, originated in Japan. Also referred to as Japanimation.
Take the cartoons you see on TV and upgrade the artistry by a factor of 10, throw in some softcore porn, unusually well proportioned babes and hunks, and you've got anime. Sometimes referred to as Japanimation, having its roots in Japan.
pronounced ah-knee-may An artistic, and sensual type of Japanese animation. On the Internet one can find hundreds of superb anime Web sites.
A style of animation that originated in Japan, characterized by stark colorful graphics, depicting characters in action-filled plots.
Animated movies produced in Japan.
A style of animation adopted and favored by the Japanese.
an animated cartoon drawing style typified by short characters with large eyes. In video games, this style in most evident in RPGs, especially those released in the 90s.
Japanese animation. Very popular in the Western world, and much manga is marketed as an offshoot of an anime adaptation.
Japanese animation. Can be a television series of 26 to 96 20-25 minutes episodes, an OAV or OVA (original animated video or original video animation), or a 2+ hour movie. Covers a wide range of subjects and target audiences. *Not* just a cartoon, damnit.
Japanese animation. A popular area for fanfiction. See Josei Ni for a glossary of anime terms.
Japanese animation. Used to be called “Japanimation,” but for some reason, that term has fallen out of use.
( ann-ee-may) Japanese for "animation".
in Japan, "cartoon"; in the US, "Japanese animation" ("Japanimation" is considered a derogatory term).
The Japanese word for "animation", used by American fans to refer to Japanese animation specifically.
(pronounced 'annie-may'): Japanese Animation. Comes from the Japanese word for animation.
Japanese animation. A catch all term for animation produced in Japan regardless of style, it comes from the Japanese word for animation. Generally refers to the artistic style, but also a style of characterization and stories developed and commonly used in Japan since the 1950s. Can also be used to describe comics and other still art drawn in the same style.
The Japanese contraction and pronunciation of the English word animation. Anime refers to traditional hand painted cel animation, but also applies to animation created in part or in whole by computers (Such as the 3D digital animation Final Fantasy.)
Japanese animation. Preferences will change with every group of fans you meet, but some are truly insulted by the term 'Japanimation' so it's best to just refer to it as anime. Though most guides say it's pronounced "annie-may," in Japanese it's actually "ani-meh," so doing the former in front of fluent Japanese speakers may cause some wincing and giggling. Just FYI.
(pronounced a - nee - may): In Japan this term refers to any form of animation. Outside of Japan it refers specifically to Japanese animation, and thus is synonymous with the term “Japanimation.
Japanese word for animation see also japanimation
A style of animated movie which has its roots in the comic books of Japan. Outside of Japan "Anime" is often used to describe the adult-oriented science fiction and fantasy entries in the field.
The subject of this web-page. A catch all term for animation produced in Japan.
animation. Cartoons. You know, the kind they show on TV. In the US, it's used to refer to Japanese animation. However, in Japan, the word is used to define any and all cartoonish animation, not just their own. Anime comes in a wide variety, ranging from adventure to soap-operatic, and is a very big business in Japan. biseinen - Same as bishounen, but these guys are old enough to shave. When most Western otaku use the term "bishounen," (see below) this is the word they really mean.
The word used to shorten Japanese Animation by Western fans to distinguish the Japanese version from that of any other nation.
Fan word for Japanese animation.
(pronounced AH-nee-may) is a style of animation that originated in Japan. It is a popular form of entertainment for both adults and children. The characters often have large doe-like eyes. Anime is often influenced by Japanese comics known as manga.
Outside Japan, the term most popularly refers to animation originating in Japan. To the West, not all animation is considered anime; and anime is considered a subset of animation.