TheGodlyME Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 Has anybody recently noticed the large amount of american animation that seems to be trying to copy anime... Some that look, in lieu of a better phrase, anime-esque. I think that there is a chance it could get out of hand. Cartoon network has most of them, I think; like Totally Spies, Teen Titans, and other, 'newer' ones. Now, I'm not sure if they're not genuine anime, but the dubbing matches exactly to the mouth movements(suspicious). The first thing I noticed was the big eyes, and(not to be cruel)over-exaggerated expressions. Also, they are teenagers, a popular main character for anime, and they have super powers, robots, and 'tricked-out gadgets.' It looks like an attempt to cash in on the growing anime phenomenon. I think that we, the Americans, should stick with the super hero, and we should leave the anime to the Japanese. WAIT!! DON'T YELL AT ME YET!...*shields head and groin with hands*...There are a couple of okay shows, though, that seem to be making somewhat of a bridge between japanese and american animation, but we won't get into that because I am supporting the extermination of the ones made just to rake in a quick buck...DON'T HIT ME!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven's Cloud Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 [color=indigo]I understand the point you are trying to make, and I am not going to throw anything at you. Personally, I think that influences are going to emerge in any artistic style. Many anime artists have been influenced by american comics and Disney, and I am sure that many aritists that work creating american cartoons have been influenced by anime...[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteblaze Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue]Well you can't exactly blame people for wanting to make a good show or what they would like to be considered a good show, whether you think it's "anime-esque" or not. Come on, if a show is good and you like it, how can you be against it? Also, I think Heaven's Cloud is right, about the influences thing. & if even shows (American cartoons/animation) are being influenced by anime, well anime is also influenced by other things.[/COLOR] :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now