Avatar: The Last Airbender, Anime? - 91.8 The Fan

11:32 PM

OK, just kind of wondering whatever happened to the term "japanime?" I would very definitely consider "Avatar: The Last Airbender" to be anime, just not japanime. When anime first started gaining a large US audience several decades ago, "japanime" described absolute authenticity, whereas "anime" allowed for a little wiggle room, usually based on content or quality. Sort of like the difference between "kin" and "kith," although, come to think of it, I guess I'm the only one I know of who still uses the word "kith."

**sigh. . .you kids wear me out sometimes. . .** ;p

10-31-2010, 11:05 PM	#14
Wandering Witch Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 691 Rep Power: 190	Re: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Anime? OK, just kind of wondering whatever happened to the term "japanime?" I would very definitely consider "Avatar: The Last Airbender" to be anime, just not japanime. When anime first started gaining a large US audience several decades ago, "japanime" described absolute authenticity, whereas "anime" allowed for a little wiggle room, usually based on content or quality. Sort of like the difference between "kin" and "kith," although, come to think of it, I guess I'm the only one I know of who still uses the word "kith." sigh. . .you kids wear me out sometimes. . . ;p ______________________ Last edited by moonhawk81; 10-31-2010 at 11:32 PM.