What's Your Definition of "Anime"

[Shounen]

We all know what anime is in general, but what is your specific definition of what anime is and what you would consider anime? You may find that is is dificult to precisly define this almost abstract term.

My thoughts:

Anime n. (ă•nē•mé)
Written in Japanese katakana: a - ni - me


Literally meaning animation or animated cartoon, a Japanese slang word, short for 'animeshon,' derived from the English word 'animation.'

Dictionary.com definition:
<a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=anime">A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sex.</a>

My definition rendition:
A genre of film characterized by a style of animation developed and produced in Japan (related to the Japanese art form similar to comics, known as manga)

[Castor Troy]

Japanese cartoons.

[O-Kagachi]

Cartoons drawn by japanese people, in japan, with pencils, inks, CG, etc.

[post-it]

My definition of Anime is, "A genre which enlightens the viewer" to the standards
and cultures plus helps define what makes its people unique.

At this org, we specailize in the Animations and Cultures Unique to Japan.

[Otohiko]

Anime = animation in Japanese, used in Western culture to denote Japanese-manufactured animation. Often (mistakenly) associated with one or a few well-defined styles and genres.

In actuality, the definition of anime probably depends on the context.

[Super Shanko]

Anime: Short term or slangish term for Japanimation.

[Castor Troy]

Anime: Short term or slangish term for Japanimation.

I remember someone that went berserk when anime was referred to as japanimation.

[Otohiko]

Anime: Short term or slangish term for Japanimation.

I remember someone that went berserk when anime was referred to as japanimation.

Was that someone me?

[inuhikarifan]

The miracle cure for the desperately bored.

[atrophiedXlungs]

The miracle cure for the desperately bored.

I thought that was smack?