The definition of anime has long been a source for debate amongst fans.
In Japan, the word “anime” is simply Japanese for animation, no matter the media or its origin.
But outside of Japan, the word has come to be associated specifically to animation being produced in Japan or from Japanese creators.
This gets a bit complicated since plenty of cartoons from the West like Transformers and even Animaniacs were at least partially animated by Japanese studios, and shows like The Last Airbender and movies like The Matrix were heavily influenced by anime.
With Netflix now becoming a powerhouse in …
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