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This page is meant to help define what is considered an "anime" in the context of AniDB. Our definition is just as arbitrary as anyone else's, and has evolved over time. Questionable shows may, and should, be discussed in the {{ForumLink|21|Change Requests forum}}. Final decision will fall on the mods to decide if it is appropriate to have in the database. | |||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
===What does "anime" mean in Japan?=== | ===What does "anime" mean in Japan?=== | ||
"Anime" in Japan technically means any animated film, regardless of origin. Also, "manga" is any printed comic. | "Anime" in Japan technically means any animated film, regardless of origin. Also, "manga" is any printed comic. However, this definition is too broad. This would mean anything that is animated (Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, ...) would be considered anime. | ||
===What does the rest of the world think?=== | ===What does the rest of the world think?=== | ||
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===So what IS an anime?=== | ===So what IS an anime?=== | ||
To meet the AniDB definition of "anime" it must be: | |||
:* An anime needs to be '''animated'''. Live action, or something with just a few animated scenes is not an anime. | |||
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:* An anime has to be '''professionally produced'''. This means that fan made shows are not considered anime. | :* An anime has to be '''professionally produced'''. This means that fan made shows are not considered anime. | ||
:* It has to '''have a plot'''. For instance an animated soap commercial is not an anime. | :* It has to '''have a plot'''. For instance an animated soap commercial is not an anime. | ||
:* The anime needs to be '''created | :* The anime needs to be '''created primarily for the Japanese, or other Asian-Pacific 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. | ||
===Isn't that arbitrary and exclusive of good Western animation?=== | |||
Yes it is. Thanks for asking. But we just don't consider it "anime." We suggest entering it into [http://www.bcdb.com/ The Big Cartoon Database]. | |||
These rules can be changed if the AniDB mods feel it is appropriate for AniDB. At this time however, we feel these rules are the closest to meeting the spirit of what we want to catalog. | |||
==Exceptions== | ==Exceptions== | ||
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{{Quote|Der Idiot|American production for the American market.|3=[http://forum.anidb.net/viewtopic.php?t=3639 link]}} | {{Quote|Der Idiot|American production for the American market.|3=[http://forum.anidb.net/viewtopic.php?t=3639 link]}} | ||
==Anime <x> is (not) listed as anime on | ==Anime <x> is (not) listed as anime on anime site <y>!== | ||
Although that would be part of an argument for or against listing it as an anime, that does not mean that it will be automatically added or removed from AniDB. Every site has a different user base and administrators with their own opinions, you will find that no two sites have the exact same list of anime. | Although that would be part of an argument for or against listing it as an anime, that does not mean that it will be automatically added or removed from AniDB. Every site has a different user base and administrators with their own opinions, you will find that no two sites have the exact same list of anime. | ||