What does anime mean?

In Japanese, the term anime refers to all forms of animation from around the world. In English, anime (/ˈænəˌmeɪ/) is more restrictively used to denote a "Japanese-style animated film or television entertainment" or as "a style of animation created in Japan". The etymology of the word anime is disputed. read more

Anime (/ ˈ æ n ə ˌ m eɪ /) (Japanese: アニメ, ( listen), plural: anime) is a style of hand-drawn and computer animation originating in, and commonly associated with, Japan. The word anime is the Japanese term for animation, which means all forms of animated media. read more

Anime, like manga, has a large audience in Japan and recognition throughout the world. Distributors can release anime via television broadcasts, directly to video, or theatrically, as well as online. Both hand-drawn and computer-animated anime exist. read more

It clearly says “anime DVD” (アニメDVD) and it makes no distinction of this being “American” or “overseas anime.” Sometimes that line is drawn, but not always. In Japan, the Cartoon Network does refer to the American cartoons it shows as “overseas anime.” Even Disney is not immune to the word. read more