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Do you consider Avatar: The Last Airbender an anime?
So... just at the topic says, do you think it qualifies? Sure, it's really fun to watch, but do you rank it on par with other anime series?
Before it came out, there were a lot of bashers, but I guess people liked it once they actually saw the first episode because the flaming died down a lot in anime communities after it first aired. Still, after the first season especially, you can really see the creators catering to the typical pre-teen Nick audience specifically. Er... I'm referring to all the relationships that suddenly arose in the second and third seasons. Anyway, I personally think that it DOESN'T qualify. It's a good show, but it's aimed at children, not teenagers or adults (like most anime series). There are also too many jokes that try to make the show fit in with Nickelodeon's typical shows (i.e. Spongebob Squarepants). I dunno... so what are your thoughts? |
I would say it's more of what is sometimes referred to as Americanime, like Teen Titans. :3nod:
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Anime is specifically animation from Japan, that's the only qualifier. So no, Avatar is not anime as it was not created there. However, it is in the style and form of anime. I enjoy it quite a bit. They use the style and the story form that is common with anime. None of the 'Tom and Jerry' type of stuff going on with this one.
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It adopted an anime style and qualities but the fact it was made in America means it is not an anime, no matter how many Asian influences it has.
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I agree that it's certainly adopted the anime style, but I don't consider it an anime since it's not from Japan, simple as that. I don't have anything against Avatar of course. I absolutely love the show (New episode tonight! Woot!), but it just irks me to no end when people consider it an anime. Call it a pet peeve of mine.
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Reconsider Avatar
Perhap, people should view Avatar as anime for the younger generation. You know...starting them off easy...that's Nickelodeon's style.
It's an awesome series. Educational...somewhat! Funny too!!! :idea: |
I have to agree its not a true "anime" but I also agree its an American form of that style. I personally love the show and try not to miss it. :D
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I don't see it as one..same with things like Martin Mystery and Teen Titons. they are all more or less cartoons in america with borrowed concepts an details from japanese animation.
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Re: Do you consider Avatar: The Last Airbender an anime?
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Okay, so a lot of people are saying that Avatar: The Last Airbender doesn't qualify since it wasn't made in Japan. But you guys do know that most anime series aren't actually made in Japan either (the animation at least)? Do you guys mean that the director and/or producer must be from Japan for the show to be considered an anime series?
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When the term anime is used outside of Japan, it normally is talking about cartoons made in Japan.
So really, there isn't a difference between the two. Just two different words for the same thing. |
Hm...I would say it's sort of anime-ish, but at the same time it's not. Well, I don't know if it's been made in Japan or not, so I don't think it is techniclly an anime, but it's still freaking awesome.
It does seemed to be aimed more towards kids, but I guess there are a lot of teenagers and adults out there who enjoy it anyways. |
No, I don't consider it as anime because it didn't necessarily originate completely in Japan. It is however heavily influenced with Asian customs and cultural backgrounds. But considering the fact that Americans made it calls for a word that describes this new kind of genre. But has anyone noticed how the creators have tried to incorporate known anime-styled faces (such as the sweatdrop and chibis) into Book 3?
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That's a good question, but it's not an anime because it's really not from Japan but has Asian elements in the show. But I like Avatar, it's a good show to watch after a hard day!
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I love the Avatar series but it's not an anime and I agree with "It's not made in Japan and that's the only qualification that matters" At least it's better than Totally Spies *shudders* trying to take advantage of the anime fad and making it seem like anime. That show makes me want to kill myself. I thought Avatar was going to be like that too but I love it. The story is good and the characters are deep. I say it at least qualifies as Americanime. >w<
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Avatar is not an anime as it isnt from japan.
In Deviantart, avatar was not suppose to be under manga/anime category but rather cartoon/comic. Unless they were made in japan, it is not anime. |
Would those who say it's not one be against calling Dramacon a manga?
I mean, let's apply this logic to something we all know and love. Pizza is not pizza unless it's made by an Italian person in Italy. Right? I'm all for calling it an anime, if that's what whoever's making it prefers it be called. |
I think avatar's more of an Amerime/AmericanAnime. It wasn't made in Japan, but like Kamikaze Jen said, it has asian elements.
Me, personally, I LOVE avatar the last airbender. guess you could call me obsessed. ^_^ |
It's not made in Japan or by Japanese staff, so the best I can say is that it's "pseudo-anime". An attempt to cash in on the popularity of anime.
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It's not Japanese therefor it cannot be an anime since anime is a term for Japanese animation.
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this series doesnt really intrest me when i see it see it on tv..but on online its actually pretty good^^
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I don't believe that it's anime. It may have a decent story and so forth and be similar in style, but I don't see it as anime.
Someone posted earlier that to be anime it must be from Japan. That's true, that's really what anime is. It's from Japan. So Avatar is really just an Americanized version of anime. Doesn't mean that it's in anyway bad for it to be that. Just that it's not really anime. o_o' |
It should consider as anime, since the style is quite similar, it's just made by American people.
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