American-born Anime: True Anime or High-Quality Imitation?

SuperFusion · Post by **SuperFusion** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:15 am

Aliana wrote:words

That art style sure as hell wasn't first seen in Japan.

HeavyMetal · Post by **HeavyMetal** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:49 pm

The anime style originates from the same place most modern animation does, Mickey Mouse.

Sad as that may be; Mickey Mouse is boring even for kids.

Disney's use of large eyes inspired the creator of Astro Boy. The anime style was then transformed from the Japanese culture.

Anime comes in a variety of styles form DBZ, Utena, Ghost in the Shell, from Shonen to Shojo. So, for an American backed show to look different is not too bad. (Though I do worry censorship standards would alter storylines.)

So the real factor is the cultural influence in the anime.

I saw a friend watching that show Lyoko. It was obvious to me that it was nothing more than a cheap knock-off.

Not just the art style, but story and culture as well. The samurai sword was being worn UPSIDE DOWN. What a bunch a crap to miss that. You would think professional artists would be more observant before making an imitation.

So, I say what makes anime is beyond the art cell into the heart of the culture that writes and designs the story and show.

Aliana · Post by **Aliana** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:09 pm

SuperFusion wrote:
Aliana wrote:words

That art style sure as hell wasn't first seen in Japan.

eh?

SuperFusion · Post by **SuperFusion** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:37 pm

It's been stated two times in this thread. READ.

bobbarker31 · Post by **bobbarker31** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:06 pm

I don't think most people know the state that Japanese animation is in these days. The pay for the average artist is abismal. I read an article a year ago saying that most anime artists (unless you are one of the big name established ones) cannot afford to support themselves on an anime artists salary.

A large amount of anime is outsources out of Japan. As far back as 1990 with Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, a Gainax production had a significant segment of its animation done by a Korean company. Most days when you look at the opening credits of an anime you will see "Planned by so and so" or "Story by so and so".... The low costs of globalization have hit Japan. So if anime is strictly something produced in Japan.... I don't think there has been anime of that kind in over a decade.

Aliana · Post by **Aliana** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 7:57 pm

SuperFusion wrote:It's been stated two times in this thread. READ.

I know but ive read my posts but 'words' doesnt appear in my posts.

SuperFusion · Post by **SuperFusion** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:10 pm

Aliana wrote:
SuperFusion wrote:It's been stated two times in this thread. READ.
I know but ive read my posts but 'words' doesnt appear in my posts.

I substituted "words" for your whole post. There's no reason for me to have that damn long post take up space on the screen a second time. To put it simply.. It was to conserve space.

Aliana · Post by **Aliana** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:12 pm

pinsher6 · Post by **pinsher6** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:54 pm

i think many american anime is just high quality imitation. i just fond of Disney kind of anime in american anime

SuperFusion · Post by **SuperFusion** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:04 am

pinsher6 wrote:i think many american anime is just high quality imitation. i just fond of Disney kind of anime in american anime

There's no such thing as Amercian anime....