Anime is difficult to describe. Because it's not REALLY a genre. It's a style. It has dramas and comedies and sci-fi type movies. Just like you wouldn't directly compare The simpsons and the lion king together just because they are both non-live action, would you? So when someone says they watch anime, it doesn't really mean they watch ALL anime that's out there.
I personally like more serious style anime. Ghost in the Shell comes to mind right off the bat. It's very sci-fi and fairly unrealistic. Cowboy Beebop is also one I enjoy, it's serious sometimes and completely rediculous other times.
I also prefer the art style compared to general american style cartoons. Where less animation is done, but more surrunding detail is emphasized. Sometimes it's just implied animation, like the fast lines moving in the background leaves a little bit to the imagination I guess.
Bah, maybe I didn't really explain anything at all, but it's the best I can come up with.
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Date: 2004-08-22 03:11 pm (UTC)I personally like more serious style anime.
Ghost in the Shell comes to mind right off the bat. It's very sci-fi and fairly unrealistic. Cowboy Beebop is also one I enjoy, it's serious sometimes and completely rediculous other times.
I also prefer the art style compared to general american style cartoons. Where less animation is done, but more surrunding detail is emphasized. Sometimes it's just implied animation, like the fast lines moving in the background leaves a little bit to the imagination I guess.
Bah, maybe I didn't really explain anything at all, but it's the best I can come up with.