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...so what is this stuff anyway?
The word "anime" (pronounced ahn-e-may) is synonymous with, and often used to describe the art of Japanese animation. Unbeknownst to the majority of people, anime has been around for decades. Only now at the turn of the millenium is anime gaining widespread acceptance throughout the world. Perhaps you've heard the word before, but didn't know what it was. If that's the case, read on!
Anime is not synonymous with 'cartoon' despite the popular belief held by the uneducated masses. Anime is considered to be an art form by those who appreciate it, and is not specifically intended for children like American cartoons often are. A wide range of audiences are targetted with complicated, indepth, and emotional storylines. Voice actors (seiyuu) often are made into idols of popular culture, acting to a much higher level than those of your typical saturday morning cartoon.
Often known for it's stunning artwork and innovative and unique style, anime can go above and beyond the best that Disney has to offer. Of course, given the volume of anime that is produced, there are many bad shows as well. If you've never seen any before, don't be discouraged if you don't enjoy your first experience. There are so many generes to explore, ranging from the typical boy's (shounen) mecha and sci-fi, to girl's (shoujo) comedy and romance.
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