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:* The anime needs to be '''created primarily for the Japanese, Chinese, or Korean ("CJK") market'''. | :* The anime needs to be '''created primarily for the Japanese, Chinese, or Korean ("CJK") market'''. | ||
:** For instance, Disney may collaborate with a Japanese company on the making of a film for the United States, but it is not an anime even though a Japanese company is involved. | :** For instance, Disney may collaborate with a Japanese company on the making of a film for the United States, but it is not an anime even though a Japanese company is involved. | ||
:** For further clarity, a CJK company/creator must be a '''producer''' of the anime; this generally means that a CJK company/creator is credited for anime production. Just having a hand in the '''animation''' is not sufficient. | :** For further clarity, a CJK company/creator must be a '''primary producer''' of the anime; this generally means that a CJK company/creator is credited for ''anime production''. Just having a hand in the '''animation''' is not sufficient. | ||
:* An anime has to be '''professionally produced''' by a CJK producer. | :* An anime has to be '''professionally produced''' by a CJK producer. | ||
:** Professionally produced re-cuts are considered anime. | :** Professionally produced re-cuts are considered anime. | ||