It's impossible to explain this to someone who has already loaded the question. But I will try. As an anime fan I can only justify my fondness by saying "It's differnt." I grew up on old Disney cartoons, classic Tex Avery shorts and Chuck Jones shorts. But American animation has gone anemic, although it still looks good, Disney has left Walt's dream of producing animated features that appeal to all, with musicals.
In Japanese animation (anime) there is a wide varitey of plots. From shows about girls who save the world (Sailor Moon, Magical Girl Pretty Sammy) to action (Ghost in the Shell, Akira), to downright silly comedy (Ranma 1/2, Jubei Chan). I can't speak for others, but my reason is that I have more choices with the types of series I can view animated than I do with american animation. Now if you don't like anime, that's fine. Just don't pick on other people's hobbies.
Also the Japanese probably wonder what people see in Shakespeare (sometimes I know I do, but Othello is a great play) just as much as you wonder about anime. Think about it. It's all about perceptions and personal taste. That's the best I can do. Sorry I couldn't give a better answer
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Clarification: My last post was geared to the profane post about anime being for Japanese children.
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It's impossible to explain this to someone who has already loaded the question. But I will try. As an anime fan I can only justify my fondness by saying "It's differnt." I grew up on old Disney cartoons, classic Tex Avery shorts and Chuck Jones shorts. But American animation has gone anemic, although it still looks good, Disney has left Walt's dream of producing animated features that appeal to all, with musicals.
In Japanese animation (anime) there is a wide varitey of plots. From shows about girls who save the world (Sailor Moon, Magical Girl Pretty Sammy) to action (Ghost in the Shell, Akira), to downright silly comedy (Ranma 1/2, Jubei Chan). I can't speak for others, but my reason is that I have more choices with the types of series I can view animated than I do with american animation. Now if you don't like anime, that's fine. Just don't pick on other people's hobbies.
Also the Japanese probably wonder what people see in Shakespeare (sometimes I know I do, but Othello is a great play) just as much as you wonder about anime. Think about it. It's all about perceptions and personal taste. That's the best I can do. Sorry I couldn't give a better answer