How the hell is RWBY considered an anime?

[Dio Brando 5,810]

As far as I'm aware,anime refers to a cartoon produced in Japan

 

But it RWBY's case,it's produced by Rooster Teeth.The same people behind the Red Vs Blue shorts series about the Halo franchise.

 

I'm not saying it's bad no no no no.I just don't see how is that considered an anime

 

 

It's on the same boat as the Last Airbender,they're maybe inspired by Japanese animation,but they're not anime as far as I'm aware since none of them produced in Japan

[Queen Tery 4,591]

I suppose technically it's an animated series or cartoon considering it was made in Texas.

[SoraBlade 832]

As far as I'm aware,anime refers to a cartoon produced in Japan

 

But it RWBY's case,it's produced by Rooster Teeth.The same people behind the Red Vs Blue shorts series about the Halo franchise.

 

I'm not saying it's bad no no no no.I just don't see how is that considered an anime

 

 

It's on the same boat as the Last Airbender,they're maybe inspired by Japanese animation,but they're not anime as far as I'm aware since none of them produced in Japan

Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters. I think made in the west, inspired by Anime, it's an ANIME-ESQUE, cartoon. Same boat.

[MasterXemnas 2,285]

Fool. Wooooooowowowoowoow. An anime is not anime is not a cartoon produced in Japan. It can be. But Anime is short for animation, not for japanese cartoon.

[Hazimie 1,595]

Anime is a style of Art,not a style of region.

Edited August 28, 2013 by Hazimie

[Geralt 4,874]

What the above people said ^ anime=animation.

Edited August 28, 2013 by Rainbow Dash

[PublicLibraryx 55]

Who the hell cares..?! What matters is whether one enjoys it or not. Like seriously I never understood the stupid debate between "The Difference" Between anime and western cartoons.. Sure, the difference is the style, but in the end it all comes down to preference. Now i'm gonna call RWBY an anime.

[Taeyeon 1,137]

Not this again...

[Lady Aleister 1,677]

Anime is a style of Art,not a style of region.

 YOU TELL THEM HAZIMIE. 

[Caity 3,946]

RWBY by definition is "anime-influenced" CG-animated web series.  Those calling it anime, have mistaken it for so and spread it around.  

 

In japan anime refers to Japanese animation, in the western world it's specifically specified as Japanese style animation, those being the small girls, tall guys, big eyes, default faces etc

[ReikuSSR 1,071]

Fool. Wooooooowowowoowoow. An anime is not anime is not a cartoon produced in Japan. It can be. But Anime is short for animation, not for japanese cartoon.

Thank you.

 

I particularly see that there are a many of styles to all forms or animation as well as genres. Many factors can attribute to the animation, and RWBY is or "has a serious story" that is arguable yes, but the attentions were to be more of a serious or life action to the series and thus the creators if you will chose that style. The same is with manga, 

 

Did you know sometimes an art form can depict a genre? It is one of the main factors that goes into the 7 main genres/categories.

 

CoroCoro Shounen

CoroCoro Shojo

Shounen 

Shojo

Seinen 

Josei

Adult

[Saber Lily 1,543]

RWBY by definition is "anime-influenced" CG-animated web series.  Those calling it anime, have mistaken it for so and spread it around.   In japan anime refers to Japanese animation, in the western world it's specifically specified as Japanese style animation, those being the small girls, tall guys, big eyes, default faces etc

No, we listened to Monty Oum and spread his word. We aren't mistak.But if you wanna tell Monty he is, go right ahead.

[Jiraiya's Disciple 631]

I've never even watched the stupid show so I dont care...

 

Actually I have no idea why I even posted that...oh well

[Dio Brando 5,810]

Fool. Wooooooowowowoowoow. An anime is not anime is not a cartoon produced in Japan. It can be. But Anime is short for animation, not for japanese cartoon.

Then why did people here killed me for calling The Last Airbender an anime and called me a weeaboo for it despite that I'M A FAN OF THE LAST AIRBENDER

[DragonMaster 1,166]

Not this again...

My thoughts exactly. 

 

Who would have thought a simple tag on a thread would cause so much argument? I'll remove it if that will make everyone feel better. As for this argument, I'm afraid it will accomplish nothing but a flame war.