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Is Avatar: The Last Airbender an Anime or a Cartoon?

Is Avatar: The Last Airbender just another cartoon?
Just a guyBy Just a guyAugust 5, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read11 Views
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Ever find yourself in a heated debate about whether your favorite childhood show is a cartoon or anime? 

Well, we’re diving into the age-old question that’s been plaguing Avatar: The Last Airbender fans since the show first aired. Is it a cartoon? Is it anime? Or is it some kind of magical hybrid that defies classification?

Let’s face it, Avatar: The Last Airbender is like that cool kid in high school who didn’t fit into any one clique. It’s got the looks of an anime, the heart of an epic fantasy, and the birthplace of a Nickelodeon cartoon. 

No wonder we’re all scratching our heads harder than Sokka trying to figure out one of Iroh’s proverbs!

Is Avatar: The Last Airbender an anime or a cartoon: technically, it’s a cartoon. Created by Americans Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for Nickelodeon, it doesn’t fit the strict definition of anime as animation produced in Japan. But, it’s a cartoon that’s heavily inspired by anime, blurring the lines between the two styles in a way that’s got fans and critics alike doing mental gymnastics.

The Great Bending Battle: Anime vs. Cartoon

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Now, before you start throwing boomerangs at me, let’s break this down. Avatar takes more than a few pages from the anime playbook. The art style? Pure anime goodness. The epic storyline and character development? 

Straight out of a shonen series. 

Heck, even the way Sokka’s eyes bug out when he’s shocked screams anime influence.

But here’s where it gets trickier than navigating the Spirit World. The creators themselves call it a “love letter to anime” rather than trying to be anime. It’s like they whipped up a delicious animated gumbo, throwing in a dash of Chinese mythology, a sprinkle of Japanese animation style, and a whole heap of American storytelling.

DiMartino spilled the tea in a podcast, saying, 

“We wanted to do a love letter to anime. Not just copy it.” 

Translation: They weren’t trying to make anime – they were trying to make something new that borrowed from what they loved about anime. It’s like cooking your grandma’s secret recipe but adding your own twist to it.

Notice how this fight only ends when Aang finally goes on the offensive pic.twitter.com/wxbrMrgkTK

— Avatar Universe (@4vataruniverse) March 9, 2024

The show even pulls inspiration from various Asian cultures, not just Japanese. It’s like a cultural potluck where everyone brought their best dishes, and somehow, it all works together beautifully. 

The Earth Kingdom? 

That’s got Chinese vibes. 

The Fire Nation? 

South Asian influences. It’s a melting pot of awesomeness.

But here’s the kicker – anime isn’t just about style or cultural influences. It’s an industry, folks. And Avatar wasn’t created within the anime industry. It’s like calling a burger joint “Italian cuisine” just because they use mozzarella on their patties.

So, where does this leave us? Is Avatar an “American anime”? A cartoon with anime influence? The animation world’s favorite rebel child? 

Does it even matter as long as we’re enjoying the heck out of it?

Averagebeing’s Take: Labels are overrated. Avatar: The Last Airbender is a masterpiece that bridges cultures and animation styles. It proves that great storytelling transcends categories. So whether you call it anime, cartoon, or Bob for all I care, just sit back and enjoy the show. After all, isn’t that what Aang would do?

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